Comments on: 5 Ways Twitter Jump-Started My Business

By: tastatur

tastatur — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:03:51 +0000

Hi,
I always believe in social media sites as they are very helpful.Even Psychological research shows that feelings of connection to other people lead to longer, healthier, happier lives. Social media sites such as Twitter or Facebook connect people in ways that aren’t possible offline, which helps people feel less isolated and more supported.Well Thanks for sharing your experience.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:19:44 +0000

I have just recently starting using Twitter, Facebook, etc for my business. So far the results have been positive. I have gained new visitors I probably would not have had if I had not started with the whole social networking….but I guess you have to start somewhere.

I am still new at it, but hopefully I can gain good links and followers using it.

By: Joshua Dorkin

Joshua Dorkin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:56:52 +0000

Like all aspects of our lives and businesses, social media is just one individual component. While for many, an important one, it seems that many people have forgotten that there are many other ways to build your real estate business. Remember . . . all of 5-10-20+ years ago, when people actually did a little face to face, print marketing, door knocking, cold calling? They actually did pretty well.

We forget that people can still make a living in real estate without social media . . .

The key is to have some form of balance in your life. Social media is certainly a powerful tool, but that is all it is. Use it properly and you can thrive!

By: Jessica Deal

Jessica Deal — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:54:24 +0000

It's hard not to let social media consume your life, so I can see it being a problem when it comes to consuming your business. Thanks for the links!

By: Josh Ferris

Josh Ferris — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:26:05 +0000

I like having a good spine chilling post before Halloween. It's so easy to get caught up in the glamor of being an early adopter and trying to catch the next big wave. The problem with doing that is how many little waves (of business) you are missing while you keep messing around. Let other people adopt things early (Google Wave and the like) and if it sticks, join up. Otherwise, be glad you spent that time generating business!

By the way, as you said in your video Matt, now is the time to plan and put into motion your business/plans for the Spring. It's been very busy here and if I simply ignored these buyers now waiting for a “big fish” buyer to come along I wouldn't have so many potential closings coming up in the Spring.

I still advocate experimenting with technology but business comes first, even in the slower months!

By: Top real estate posts of the day for 10/30/2009

Top real estate posts of the day for 10/30/2009 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:14 +0000

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By: Matt Dollinger

Matt Dollinger — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:24:10 +0000

Josh,

Your post literally sent chills up my spine and I can track much of what I have learned and inspired me over the last couple of years the same way. I applaud you for doing what I will can as the Implementation Three Step.

1. You listened
2. You researched/evaluation
3. You Acted

Biggest part that's missing is the follow through to the third step because how many times have you gotten to that spot and suddenly "Wow! Look - Google WAve!" - Then all of your action is gone.

Great work, great post, and glad someone got something out of my rambling video!

MAtt